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12 World Religions Instantly
by Vladimir Strejcek
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12 World Religions Instantly should help to get quick information about the main 12 world religions instantly. Chronologically posted questions about 12 world religions are answered in a simple way. To become familiar with names like: Moses, Abraham, Buddha, Krishna, Christ, Muhammad and relate them to specific religion will help us to orient quickly in religious history. 12 World Religions Instantly is here for those who wish to expand their knowledge on this subject in a very short time. (Published: 2007)
Words: 10529 - Reading Time: 30-42 min.
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Are Lobsters Ambidextrous?: An Imponderables Book [Secure]
by David Feldman
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Ponder, if you will ... Has anyone ever seen a live Cornish game hen? Why do quarterbacks say "Hut"? Why do "sea" gulls congregate in parking lots of shopping centers? What does the "Q" in Q-Tips stand for? Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in Are Lobsters Ambidextrous? Part of the Imponderables series--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday mysteries--and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with informatio... more info>>
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Bartending Made Easy
by Janette Dixon
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Bartending Made Easy is the guide for every bartender or wanna be bartender. In plain words Janette Dixon shows you how to be an expert at bartending so all your parties can be a smash.
Words: 6527 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
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Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs (2nd Edition) [Secure]
by Theodora Lau
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By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed." The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as: Ability * Adversity * Beauty * Character * Conflict Cooperation * Deception * Defeat * Fortune * Greed * Happin... more info>>
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Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words [Secure]
by Bill Bryson
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One of the English language's most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. As usual Bill Bryson says it best: "English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense. This is a language where 'cleave' can mean to cut in half or to hold two halves together; where the simple word 'set' has 126 different meanings as a verb, 58 as a noun, and 10 as a participial adjective; whe... more info>> (Published: 2002)
Words: 90000 - Reading Time: 257-360 min.
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Demons & Madmen
by Christopher J. Kurtz
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Demons and Madmen examines the phenomenon of serial murder through new theories and case studies of some of the most destructive murderers of modern times. The book is based on Dr. Kurtz's courses in the Psychology of Serial Murder and serves as both an introductory text to the field as well as a reference book for more advanced scholars and law enforcement officials. (Published: 2002)
Words: 78183 - Reading Time: 223-312 min.
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Escape the Slush Pile [Mastering the Query Letter and Other Publishing Secrets]
by MaryJanice Davidson
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A must-have for any writer interested in seeing their work published, Escape the Slush Pile will show you how to get and keep the interest of editors, whether you're writing magazine articles or novels. From actual examples of queries that resulted in contracts, to the difference between an e-mail query and a snail mail query, to how to write a synopsis that will pique an editor's interest, Escape the Slush Pile is your ticket out of the slush pile and onto the best-seller list. (Published: 2001)
Words: 41434 - Reading Time: 118-165 min.
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Essential Manners for Couples: From Snoring and Sex to Finances and Fighting Fair-What Works, What Doesn't, and Why [Secure]
by Peter Post
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From the man who closed the lid forever on the "toilet seat debate" in the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men comes the follow-up book that paves the way for couples everywhere to fix relationship problems before they start. Peter Post offers the secrets to a long and happy marriage or partnership--without psychoanalysis or prescription medication. The good news: often just a few simple words or actions can mend a rift. Essential Manners for Couples reveals how easy it can be to... more info>>
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines [Secure]
by Thomas C. Foster
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What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey?. Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface--a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or an unexpected twist on a character--and there's that sneaking suspicion that the deeper meaning of a literary text keeps escaping you. In this practical and amusing guide to literature, Thomas C. Foster shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock tho... more info>>
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Poisons Handbook for Writers
by David Ciambrone
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Humankind has been lucky. The effective means for an undiscovered, perfect murder is illusive. The bottomless fear of discovery has kept most of us from the real life dastardly deed. But what about authors who need to craft a believable plot? Help in planning a poisoning is on the way for mystery writers with this handbook. Those who kill 'fictionally' will find this book a valuable resource! (Published: 2008)
Words: 9488 - Reading Time: 27-37 min.
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Robert's Rules in Plain English 2e [Secure]
by Doris P. Zimmerman
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A revised edition of the bestselling Robert's Rules in Plain English, which still stands as the most concise, most--user friendly guide to parliamentary procedure on the market today. If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to that problem. Not ... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Super Reading Secrets [Secure]
by Howard Stephen Berg
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Devised by the man recorded in Guinness as the world's fastest reader--80 pages per minutes--this is the only program that combines the most up-to-date learning techniques and psychological discoveries with proven speed-reading methods and ancient tools like meditation to significantly improve both reading speed and comprehension.
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Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion [Secure]
by Jay Heinrichs
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Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of persuasion, taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill. The time-tested secrets the book discloses include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action--as well as Honest Abe's Shameless Trick of lowering an audience's expectations by pretending to be unpolished. But it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians' use of "code" language to appeal to specific groups and an eye-op... more info>>
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The Guide to Off-Label Prescription Drugs [Secure]
by Kevin Loughlin, Joyce Generali
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Did You Know? Wellbutrin--This popular antidepressant can also be prescribed to treat chronic lower back pain. BOTOX--Many physicians are now using this popular cosmetic injection to treat severe headaches and migraine. XANAX--To relieve irritable bowel syndrome, physicians are now prescribing this drug approved for anxiety disorders. PROZAC and ZOLOFT--To relieve the symptoms of menopause, these two popular antidepressants are now being prescribed. Common disorders such as Lyme disease, insomni... more info>>
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The Pocket Guide to the Saints [Secure]
by Richard McBrien
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A pocket abridged version of our Lives of the Saints, with only the essential facts about each saint and their lives and sainthood, perfect for the student or historian who wants a quick thumbnail sketch. (Published: 2006)
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When Do Fish Sleep? [Secure]
by David Feldman
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Ponder, if you will ... Why are tennis balls fuzzy? How come birds don't tip over when they sleep on telephone wires? What makes yawning contagious? Why, oh why, do roosters have to crow so early in the morning? Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in When Do Fish Sleep?--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most baffling questions. Part of the Imponderables series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, When Do Fish Sleep? arms readers wi... more info>>
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? [Secure]
by David Feldman
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Ponder, if you will ... What is the difference between a kit and a caboodle? Why don't people get goose bumps on their faces? Where do houseflies go in the winter? What causes that ringing sound in your ears? Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most nagging questions. Part of the Imponderables series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? c... more info>>
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10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking [Secure]
by Princeton Language Institute
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Self-improvement in only minutes a day! Say good-bye to stage fright forever! Great public speaking is only days away! Written by an expert in the field, this book has the tools you need to become a relaxed, effective, and commanding public speaker. A clear, concise, step-by-step approach with dozens of inside tips, 10 DAYS TO MORE CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING will help you: Overcome nervousness and discover your own natural style, Establish an immediate rapport with your audience, Practice your n... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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101 Auction Secrets Revealed
by Tim Campbell
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In the coming pages, I am going to share with you some auction secrets I have picked up during my time selling with auctions. They are all yours. 101 of them to be exact. Boost your profits and your bids. Online auctions have become a way of life and a great source of income. Learn how to maximize your returns.
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A Book of Ages: An Eccentric Miscellany of Great and Offbeat Moments in the Lives of the Famous and Infamous, Ages 1 to 100 [Secure]
by Eric Hanson
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Age Isn't Just A Number--It's A Way Of Keeping Score. This Is Your Scorecard. The day we turn any age, we become contemporaries of everyone who has ever been that age, and it becomes our business to know that Bob Dylan wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" when he was twenty, Orson Welles cowrote, directed, and starred in Citizen Kane when he was twenty-five, Winston Churchill was fired from the Admiralty when he was forty and took up painting, and Jane Austen died, unmarried and mostly unknown, when she ... more info>>
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A Broom of One's Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning, and Life [Secure]
by Nancy Peacock
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For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer--under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"--was more than a shock. It was an inspiration. In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peac... more info>>
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A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration [Secure]
by Peggy Post
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Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe.... In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and unique--even if everything doesn't go exactly as ... more info>>
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A Writer's Coach: An Editor's Guide to Words That Work [Secure]
by Jack Hart
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A practical, innovative step-by-step approach to the writing process from one of the most acclaimed writing coaches in the country. In A Writer's Coach, Jack Hart--a managing editor at The Oregonian--shares the wisdom with which he has coached reporters to Pulitzer Prize--winning success. He gives invaluable advice on gathering ideas, writing theme statements and outlines, and using the "ladder of abstraction" to add variety and texture to writing. He provides a lexicon of lead sentences. He sha... more info>>
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Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes: Seventh Edition [Secure]
by Clifton Fadiman, Andre Bernard
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From Cleopatra to Bill Clinton, the ultimate anthology of anecdotes is now revised with more than 700 new entries--a must-have reference for every personal library. Indexed by both author and subject. (Published: 2000)
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Bartlett's Words for the Wedding [Secure]
by Brett Fletcher Lauer, Aimee Kelley
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Bartlett's Words For The Wedding is an essential resource for anyone planning a wedding ceremony or renewing vows. Comprising passages from Plato, Sappho, Shakespeare, Shelley, Auden, Rilke, and many others, this gorgeous edition is a source for inspiration and an invaluable core text from which to select passages. Beautifully packaged, Bartlett's Words For The Wedding includes prose and poetry selections from ancient times to the modern day. (Published: 2007)
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